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Pi
Pi indicates
that (under the conditions which it supposes) there is good fortune.
But let (the principal party intended in it) re-examine himself, (as
if) by divination, whether his virtue be great, unintermitting, and
firm. If it be so, there will be no error. Those who have not rest will
then come to him; and with those who are (too) late in coming it will
be ill.
1. The
first six, divided, shows its subject seeking by his sincerity to win
the attachment of his object. There will be no error. Let (the breast)
be full of sincerity as an earthenware vessel is of its contents, and
it will in the end bring other advantages.
2. In the
second six, divided ' we see the movement towards union and attachment
proceeding from the inward (mind). With firm correctness there will
be good fortune.
3. In the
third six, divided, we see its subject seeking for union with such as
ought not to be associated with.
4. In the
fourth six, divided, we see its subject seeking for union with the one
beyond himself. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
5. The
fifth NINE, undivided, affords the most illustrious instance of seeking
union and attachment. (We seem to see in it) the king urging his pursuit
of the game (only) in three directions, and allowing the escape of all
the animals before him, while the people of his towns do not warn one
another (to prevent it). There will be good fortune.
6. In the
topmost six, divided, we see one seeking union and attachment without
having taken the first step (to such an end). There will be evil.
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